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Vegan Chili Cheese Fries

Cost $10, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookGo

  • 30 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Fries

    • 25 ounces russet potatoes
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 🧂 Salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • Chili

    • ¼ cup texturized vegetable protein (TVP)
    • ½ cup hot vegetable broth
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 🧅 ¼ cup diced onion
    • 🥕 ¼ cup diced carrot
    • ¼ cup diced celery
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • 🍅 1 (10 ounce) can Mexican-style diced tomatoes with green chiles
    • Canned black beans, drained
    • ⅓ cup canned kidney beans, drained
    • ⅓ cup canned white beans, drained
    • ⅓ cup canned pinto beans, drained
    • ½ tablespoon blackstrap molasses
    • 1 teaspoon New Mexico chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoon smoked salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • Cheese Sauce

    • ½ cup shredded vegan Cheddar-flavored cheese
    • ¼ cup unsweetened soy milk, or more as needed
    • 1 teaspoon vegan butter

  • Toppings

    • 🧅 ¼ cup minced red onion
    • 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced into rings
    • 3 tablespoons minced cilantro

STEPS

1

Wash potatoes and remove any discoloration or eyes. Slice evenly into shoestring-style fries. Rinse until water runs clear, and soak in cool water for 30 minutes.

2

Place TVP in a bowl and cover with hot vegetable broth.

3

Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook onion, carrot, and celery until fragrant (3-5 minutes). Stir in garlic, then add TVP, broth, tomatoes, beans, molasses, chili powder, oregano, cumin, paprika, smoked salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened, about 15 minutes.

4

Preheat an air fryer to 320°F (160°C). Drain and dry potatoes. Drizzle with oil and toss to coat.

5

Cook fries in the air fryer: cook for 18 minutes without shaking, then shake and cook 6 minutes. Shake again and cook 6 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

6

Combine vegan Cheddar, soy milk, and vegan butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 360W for 30 seconds, stir, then microwave again for 30 seconds if needed to reach desired consistency. Stir to create a creamy sauce.

7

Assemble: Place fries on a platter, top with chili, pour cheese sauce over the top, and garnish with red onion, jalapeno, and cilantro.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

469

Calories

  • 19g
    Protein
  • 66g
    Carbs
  • 16g
    Fats

💡 Tips

Soaking potatoes removes excess starch, ensuring crispier fries.Ensure the cheese sauce is creamy by stirring briskly and adding soy milk in small amounts to adjust the texture.For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chili.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.